Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. (LW)
NYSE: LWConsumer StaplesPackaged FoodsUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
LW stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $6.61B
- P/E (TTM)
- 26.28
- Forward P/E
- 14.28
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.83
- Dividend yield
- 3.14% ($1.51)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 7, 2026
- 52-week range
- 37.62 – 67.07
- Day range
- 47.96 – 49.42
- Volume / Avg
- 3.86M / 1.84M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 137.48M
52-week range
LW stock today
Shares of Lamb Weston (LW) finished higher on Oct 7 at $48.09, a gain of 0.38% or $0.18 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Volume was 2.1x the average at 3.86M shares, a sign of unusually heavy trading. Shares are 28.3% below their 52-week high of $67.07, set on Oct 27, 2025 and 27.8% above the 52-week low of $37.62, in the middle of the past year's range.
LW is up 14.8% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 24.0%. At 26.3x trailing earnings, Lamb Weston trades above the peer-group median of 14.4x. Its forward P/E of 14.3x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Lamb Weston pays an annual dividend of $1.51 per share, a 3.14% yield at the current price.
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About Lamb Weston
Company profileLamb Weston Holdings, Inc. engages in the production, distribution, and marketing of frozen potato products in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. The company offers frozen potatoes, commercial ingredients, and appetizers under the Lamb Weston brand, as well as under various customer labels.
- Sector
- Consumer Staples
- Industry
- Packaged Foods
- CEO
- Mr. Michael Jared Smith
- Headquarters
- Eagle, ID
- Employees
- 10,000
- IPO year
- 2016
- Website
- lambweston.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2026, Lamb Weston generated $6.61 billion in revenue, up 2.5% from fiscal 2025. Net income was $290.0 million (-18.8% year over year), for a net margin of 4.4% versus a median of 8.7% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 20.6% (down from 21.7%) and operating margin 8.9%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.61B | $6.45B | $6.47B | $5.35B | $4.10B |
| Growth | +2.50% | -0.25% | +20.88% | +30.54% | +11.66% |
| Net income | $290.00M | $357.20M | $725.50M | $1.01B | $200.90M |
| EPS (diluted) | $2.08 | $2.50 | $4.98 | $6.95 | $1.38 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (12 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$55.91+16.26%
- Strong buy 2
- Buy 2
- Hold 8
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Last reported (Aug/2026)
- Oct 6, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $0.21 vs $0.59
- Surprise
- -64.41%
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.51
- Dividend yield
- 3.14%
- Last payment
- $0.38
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 7, 2026
LW news
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Lamb Weston peers
Consumer Staples sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAGConAgra Brands Inc. | 13.25 | -1.49% | $6.33B | vs LW |
| INGRIngredion Incorporated | 94.25 | -2.58% | $5.94B | vs LW |
| CPBThe Campbell's Company | 18.90 | -0.53% | $5.64B | vs LW |
| DARDarling Ingredients Inc. | 60.02 | -1.88% | $9.47B | vs LW |
| POSTPost Holdings Inc. | 72.54 | -1.06% | $3.19B | vs LW |
| FRPTFreshpet Inc. | 63.25 | +0.76% | $3.04B | vs LW |
| MZTIThe Marzetti Company | 100.43 | +0.23% | $2.74B | vs LW |
| UTZUtz Brands Inc Class A | 14.29 | +0.14% | $2.06B | vs LW |
Indexes, lists and sector
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Lamb Weston stock FAQ
What is Lamb Weston's stock price today?
LW last traded at $48.09 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 0.38% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Lamb Weston pay a dividend?
Yes. Lamb Weston pays $1.51 per share annually, a 3.14% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.38 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 7, 2026.
What is LW's P/E ratio?
LW trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 26.28 and a forward P/E of 14.28, compared with a median of 14.4 for its closest peers.
Who is Lamb Weston's CEO?
Mr. Michael Jared Smith is the chief executive officer of Lamb Weston Holdings Inc., which has about 10,000 employees.
What is the LW 52-week high?
The 52-week high for LW is $67.07 and the 52-week low is $37.62. The stock is currently 28.3% below its high.